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Coaching with NOHSL

Do I need to apply to be a Coach?

There is a coaching interview  with the board for head coaches only. You will know if you are accepted as a head coach in January after registration closes.  

Coaching Interest Form

Concussion Course

 All Hot Stove managers, coaches, scorekeepers (in the dugout), and umpires must comply with this law! 


Use this site to get your free certification


Click on the button that says, please login to order. In the window that appears , click to register.

When your registration is complete you may "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page. Continue following prompts. Although it may look like you'll be charged for the course, there is no cost.


Once you've completed "checkout," you'll be able to take the free online course and print a compliance certificate.

Concussion Course

Background Checks

Who must complete: All coaches and any adult (18+) assisting at practices or games.
How to complete:

  1. Go to the link below
  2. Click Next, enter all requested information truthfully.
  3. Type your full name to “sign” each disclaimer.
  4. Submit payment.
  5. Finish the application and download a copy if desired.
  6. Watch your email for any follow-ups from NCSI and respond promptly.
  7. Complete after 1/1/2026, as this is only good for two seasons, if you do it before 2026, your background check would only be good for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

If flagged:

NCSI will email you with instructions, please respond immediately. 


Questions or status checks:

  • Process questions: Pat Anderson at  pat@ohsbl.com
  • Status/verification: NCSI at support@ncsisafe.com

Background Check complete after 1/1/2026

My job requires a background check, may I use that to a NOHSL coach?

Unfortunately, we have to use BCI for our background checks and cannot accept background checks from others, as our credentials are different. 

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